Hornets vs Spurs Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 12, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Spurs are -2.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Watch the game on KENS | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in San Antonio, TX.

The Spurs are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Spurs Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 14-21 against the spread, while the Spurs are 16-20 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Spurs Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+1.5 -105O 236.5 -110+110
San Antonio Spurs -1.5 -115U 236.5 -110-135

Spurs vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Spurs will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Hornets and Spurs, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Spurs vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 60.6% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 72 games (+18.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 26 away games (+17.55 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 42 games (+15.30 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 41 of their last 66 games (+13.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 43 of their last 70 games (+12.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 36 games at home (+17.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 58 games (+17.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 55 games (+12.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 1Q Spread in 45 of their last 75 games (+12.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.30 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 14-21 (-9 Units / -23.47% ROI).

  • 8-27 against the Moneyline (-7.15 Units / -19.51% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.82% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -7.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Spurs have gone 16-20 (-5.9 Units / -14.94% ROI).

  • 6-30 against the Moneyline (-18.85 Units / -50.95% ROI)
  • 21-14 against the Over for game total points (+5.6 Units / 14.14% ROI)
  • 14-21 against the Under for game total points (-9.1 Units / -22.98% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 76 games (-26.05 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the Spread in 28 of their last 76 games (-24.70 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 41 games (-24.40 Units / -58% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 31 games (-24.15 Units / -77% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 36 games at home (-20.70 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 75 games (-27.75 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 72 games (-25.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 72 games (-23.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 73 games (-22.95 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 72 games (-22.30 Units / -30% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the San Antonio Spurs

The Hornets are 1-14 (.067) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .328

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Hornets were 11-26 (.297) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

San Antonio Spurs: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Spurs were winless (0-36) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Spurs were 1-13 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Spurs are 10-49 (.169) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .369

The Spurs were 1-44 (.022) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

Injury Report: Spurs vs. HornetsFriday‘s Game, Jan. 12

  • Sir’Jabari Rice (San Antonio Spurs): Undisclosed, Game Time Decision
  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Out
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Frank Ntilikina (Charlotte Hornets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Game Time Decision

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,332/5,158) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets are shooting 45% from three (78/173) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

San Antonio Spurs Offensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs are shooting 32% from three (214/666) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Spurs averaged 1.22 points per shot (9,269 points/7,593 shots) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Spurs have averaged 1.22 points per shot (13,296 points/10,886 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Spurs have a 23% free throw rate (2,449 free throw attempts/10,886 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,142 rebounds/35 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (229 steals/35 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets stole the ball 634 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

San Antonio Spurs Defensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs allowed an eFG% of 59% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Spurs allowed opponents to shoot 51% (3,780/7,460) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 48%

The Spurs allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (1,036/2,651) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Spurs allowed an eFG% of 58% in the second half last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%


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